Pooles Wharf Centre Hotwell Road Bristol BS8 4RU

Pending consideration 25/15373/F
Council
Date received
2 Mar 2026
Date validated
2 Mar 2026
Postcode
BS8 4RU

Description

Construction of new floating boathouse and refurbishment of existing outdoor activity centre, demolition of existing flat roof garage, refurbishment & extension of existing former workshop for use a coffee stall and construction of new flexible community room. Enclosure of existing subway tunnel to provide storage for activity centre.

5.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#99 of 282

Bristol ranks #109 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Bristol decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #182 of 282
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #118 of 282
77%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #109 of 282
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #122 of 282
72%
Minor dwellings approved
378 decided (1-9 homes)
94%
Major dwellings approved
32 decided (10+ homes)
81%
Change of use approved
133 decided
2,112
Total decisions
295 refused in 2025